Today, ubermix 1.3 was posted on the ubermix download page, bringing with it quite a few changes and improvements, including:

Updated all the base packages to parity with Ubuntu Precise major revision 12.04.3. In addition, the version numbering scheme was changed to match (hence the jump from 1.083 to 1.3) to better align with Ubuntu point releases (ie Ubuntu 12.04.3 = ubermix 1.3).

Replaced ubermix's custom Linux kernel to Ubuntu stock version 3.8.x (also from Raring Ringtail), now that Ubuntu has caught up to ubermix. Eases compatibility, troubleshooting, and support, now that we match Ubuntu bit-for-bit.

Added the capability for any end-user to install any Ubuntu kernel (including updates) without breaking ubermix.

Improved bootup process handling, including the addition of an alternative mechanism to get to the reset menu by simply holding down shift at startup. This should be far easier for end users, as they no longer have to press esc during the magic 3 seconds right after the hardware splash screen at bootup. Simply hold down shift until the menu appears.

Special setup and scripts for troublesome Cedar Trail netbook graphics, are no longer necessary. Cedar Trail works perfectly on out-of-the-box ubermix, without alteration.

Brightness control function has improved dramatically - fixes will likely no longer be necessary on even the most quirky of systems.

These changes should make large and small ubermix deployments even easier, no matter what hardware you might have.